Well my husband set it up so I'm not completely sure, it's probably just the normal set up though. It didn't take him long to finish it. I don't think it varys depending on where you live but Im not sure. And I have no clue how many shows there are but there's a lot. I'm sorry I'm not more help, you can look at the website it will probably give you more information than I can. :)
I didn't know it came with a code. So no it doesn't. My husband said he doesn't remember having to put in a code. But it's been a long time since we used it so it might have.
I looked it up and I'm pretty sure if you need a code you can get another one by contacting customer service, just let them know where you got it and I'm sure they can get it going for you.