F61 Although I've checked all the speakers and leads several times and they all seem to work, I'm still getting the F61 fault.

appman67

• 33 Answers
• Posted on Sep 21, 2008

SOURCE: f61 fault

Although the Panasonic Home Theater systems are great when they work properly. If your machine displays the "f61" error message, it's likely to be little more than a paper weight for the average person. The inner workings of the machine are rather complex to disassemble for diagnostics. And can take several hours to check all the components. The best advice I can give you is to sell the machine on e-bay as a broken item. If you offer shipping you can get more money for a complete system (speakers & all).

SOURCE: F61

i had the same problem with the error code f61.There are 2 fans,1 external and 1 internal and were both working but were very clogged up with dust thus working harder.Try cleaning them both it worked for me on the SA-HT 990 model

SOURCE: Fault code

speaker cord connector problem:-
remove all speaker connectors and insert it one by one each time until you find the bad one and change its connector with a new one.
(you must play something and listen).if all above does not work you will have problem in power supply and need to fix.

Fardin Ahmed

• 374 Answers
• Posted on Mar 06, 2010

SOURCE: panasonic surround sound system model # sa-ht95

Error code ' F61 ' on most Panasonic models indicate that the built-in diagnostics has sensed a fault at the output stage. This would normally refer to a failed output amplifier IC (?P/N RSN704D66P?). In some instances, the fault could also be triggered by:

• strands of Speaker wires inadvertently touching each other;
• faulty speakers;
• failed Cooling Fan of the output IC.

• consider a DIY (do-it-yourself) repair only if familiar with electronic components & circuitry, use of a DVM/VOM and a soldering iron. Access to a Service manual would be an advanatge;
• seek the services of an authorized service center specially if the unit is still under warranty;
• consider other options based on downtime, cost of repair, parts of availability, age of unit and prices of comparable but newer models.

SOURCE: Error F61 on Panasonic Stereo System SA-AK80

HELLO

As far as I can know, F61 means your output IC is dead. Contact a service centre in your locality for repair!