F61 shows on front of panasonice surround sound unit when powered. It then powers off in a couple of seconds.

it is fault of cooling system, and sound output error, if fan is disconnected or not running F61 comes on screen then nothing happends, power sound ic is the main cause of the device, not only cleaning works, may need to change the the power sound out put ic.

When power is applied do you get any LED light or display that shows?

Pretty sure both fans should turn. If the unit senses the fan not turning, it will shut down as you are describing. Try taking the label off of the fan so you can see the bearing, and put a couple drops of oil in there. This sometimes get them to turn freely again.

the f61 code is an audio code for panasonic first make sure all connections are correct and tight for spearkes...at the base if unit has base and with connections in back of unit and are fully in to connection terminal...make sure speakers are on and not on mute ...sometimes though you may have to re strip the wires to get into connection termianl in the back of the unit if that does not work call panasonic 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for more technical support

The F61 indicates a problem detected in the output amp stage and the unit us shutdown to prevent further damage. If you can supply the model number, I can give you the part required and the approximate cost.

Dan

Panasonic Surround Sound F61 code appears...can this be fixed?

See Hiker DC post worked for me.

CHANGE STK --------IC

DIsconnect sound Amplifier ic (RSN).After removal of the ic if the unit works o.k offcourse without sound than replace ic.If still f61 than sound ic is o.k and check voltege regulators in power supply.You can check dc detect line if it gets activated.
F61 is mainly two resons 1st sound ic or power supply problem in power bord which send signal to system control to shut down the power in order not to damege more.

Output IC is defective.Not much to do except have the main unit serviced.Output IC is rather costly.Before taking it for service, disconnect all speakers and power on.In F61 comes up IC is definetly bad.If unit works reconnect 1 speaker at a time(with power off) and retest each time.Repair bad speaker .