F61 WAS PLAYING MUSIC AND POWER CUT OUT AND ERROR CODE F61 APPEARED NOW IT WONT TURN ON CAN ANYONE HELP?

F61 is a secondary power supply issue causing the mechanics to jam up or the CD mechanism has jammed causing this message.

F61 - error code. This will trigger if the unit has gone into overload to avoid further damaged to other parts. The common causes of this error code. 1. Output IC - this is the most common caused of the error code. Once shorts happened to this IC, it will trigger the error code. Exposure to high volume and/or running in the long time will caused this IC to shorts and produce an overload.
2. Shorted Speaker - if one of your speakers shorts, error code will appear also. This may isolate by disconnecting the speaker to the set and play the unit *****. If the symptom still there the fault came from the unit itself.
3. Shorted Inputs - inputs connector is also prone to shorts due to frequent bending and pulling. To isolate this from fault, disconnect all the inputs connected to the unit like the aux input, antenna, mic, etc.
4. Faulty power supply - once gone to out-of-regulation condition, the error code will appear to protect the most expensive parts from further damaged.Bad solder joints in this section is also to consider.
5. Faulty Fan and its circuitry - F61 will appear only after a minute of operation not upon powering on the unit. Check the fan if working or not...
Also, check whether your unit is still within the warranty period, because the manufacturer will fix it for free.

See page 40
Power Supply Error Code Table http://diagramasde.com/diagramas/otros2/panasonic_sa-vk960gc.pdf

Suggest checking power resistors in amp circuits for failed resistor. replace with identical rating in that the power resistors are used in the saftey circuits. Also check around these resistors for failed solder connection.
Hope this helps?

Hi,
F61 is an error code(protect error code in other brand) for panasonic home theater system. This will trigger if the unit gone to overload to avoid further damaged to other parts. This code is quite technical if your not handy with electronics. However I will say to you the common caused of this error code.
1. Output IC - this is the most common caused of the error code. Once shorts happened to this IC, it will trigger the error code. Exposure to high volume and/or running in the long time will caused this IC to shorts and produce an overload.
2. Shorted Speaker - if one of your speakers shorts, error code will appear also. This may isolate by disconnecting the speaker to the set and play the unit naked. If the symptom still there the fault came from the unit itself.
3. Shorted Inputs - inputs connector is also prone to shorts due to frequent bending and pulling. To isolate this from fault, disconnect all the inputs connected to the unit like the aux input, antenna, mic, etc.
4. Faulty power supply - once gone to out-of-regulation condition, the error code will appear to protect the most expensive parts from further damaged. Bad solder joints in this section is also to consider.
5. Faulty Fan and its circuitry - F61 will appear only after a minute of operation not upon powering on the unit. Check the fan if working or not...
I would advice you to send the unit to your local Panasonic service center and leave the expert isolate the symptoms.
Also, check if your unit is under warranty period, avail it because the manufacturer will fix it for free.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Hope I helped you.
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Hi ahamedfaisal,
Does F61 appear after a minute of playing or shuts down immediately after you power on the unit?
Jdvillanueva

The abnormalities an output or power supply circuit of POWER AMP.

In normal operation, when DCDET2 goes to "L" (Low) (Not during POWER OFF condition), F61 appears on FL Display and PCONT goes to "L" (Low).

This is due to speaker output has DC voltage or fan is not working.

my dear friend. this error message means something is broke on the audio power.
the unit give that message when the chipset find fix current or signal on any audio channel.
the most common means you have to change the audio amplifier unit. sorry but i know is the true.

Probaby needs the output ic. F61 is an output/power error code. But check that the fans turn before trying to replace or taking it in to be fixed. If a fan is not turning you will get F61 too.

Hello....
Isolate problem by disconnecting Amplifier ic (RSN),if f61 still appeares after disconnection of RSN ic ,than check voltage supply rails ,may be one of them has irregularities.
Gopali

the problem is F61 is speaker protection mode on.
fault with your audio power amp section.
i can help you.
nuwan.