iPad Is Not Taking Passcode

After a software update (assumption) the iPad I have won't work as it is saying 'iPad is disabled - connect to iTunes'.... I did the software update and such and the device still won't respond... all started where it wouldn't respond to my passcode since restarting... there is nothing on this device that I need as it's only used as a media playing device (expensive one). Please get this back up and running. Thanks.