IPod Frozen and Not Being Recognized in iTunes

I have two problems.
1. My iPod is frozen. It says it's playing and it's not. Tried the toggle hold on and off trick then tried hold the play and the middle button down to reset and restore, but nothing happens.
2. The iPod isn't being recognized by iTunes. HELP!

The select button + menu button thing worked, I just realized that when I was trying it before the hold was still on (since I was "toggling it"). I feel stupid...

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