I bought Panasonic 5 CD changer model no. SA AK 18 in the year of 2000.In spite of being an old version digital audio system its sound quality was awesome.Now it has got a fault in its drive and in turn, being processor controled,it doesn't get switched on in other feachers also except showing F61 in the display.I have kept the set at Panasonic showroom in Shillong for many a month but they have failed to give a life to my asset.My question is that if these kind of items become a mere ten years old, really they become use and throw for some tiny spares.Kindly guide me if there is a solution in Shillong as well as in Kolkata.Thanks....

SOURCE: F61 error in my SA-AK25 Panasonic Audio System

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SOURCE: Panasonic SA- AK 133 Music system sorround system not working

this is something a tech expert on electronics can handle. even replacing parts has to be attended by a pro-technician. something is wrong with your DSP processor or system components. it could be the switch only or it could be the processor.

Francisco Mauricio G

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• Posted on Apr 17, 2008

SOURCE: My Panasonic CD Stereo System,

That code is for audio amplifiers ICs damaged you gotta change the ICs..

SOURCE: Panasonic SA VK550 - F61 eror

Hi, i had the same problem with a panasonic player, when you see the code F61 in the screen it is because the audio output IC is defective,change that and the set will work perfectly. hope it work.

SOURCE: F61 in AK 600

There are a couple of possibilities:

1) The output amp-pac has failed and nneds to be replaced.
2) The power regulator pac is bad and nneds to be replaced.

Either option is somewhat expensive. Unfortunately without seeing the actual machine and taking measurements inside, there is no way for me to be sure what option fits here. I would take this to an authorized Panasonic repair center and have it repaired there. Expect a parts cost in the $50-$75 range.

Dan