Ipod classic 160 suddenly locked itself and I cant unlock it

My ipod has the lock symbol on the screen (it just suddenly appeared one day) and I've tried everything I can find to unlock it. I've tried resetting with the menu and centre button, this does nothing. I've tried restoring from itunes, it does this ok, but is still locked.
Does anyone have any ideas to help?

wierd, other than sliding the lock back & forth numerous times, which I'm sure you've done, I can't think of anything.

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