I had the same problem it took four or five e-mails to find the fans
I found them at the site below
www.pstc.panasonic.com/Epartr/PartsDone.asp
P/N. L6FAJCCH0007 FAN MOTOR (THIS IS THE REAR FAN)
P/N. L6FAYYH0001 FAN UNIT (THIS IS THE SIDE FAN)
Hope this helps
Scott
Being a factory trained (Secaucus, NJ) and authorized Panasonic repair technician for over 25 years, I can tell you there are at least 10 listed reasons for an F61 code to appear.
Yes, stuck fans are a possibility. This usually occurs with new units stored for an extended period of time out of the "normal" temp/humidity range recommended (often basement / attic or garage. Getting them to spin again will usually allow the lube to fully access the bearing, solving the problem. Usually using 1 Watt RMS output should get them both spinning.
The other common failure is excessive volumes, blowing the power ams and possibly the regulator system. Also, using ANYTHING beyond the 6 Ohm speakers provided or not wiring them properly will smoke the amps almost immediately. The power amps have differential digital outputs, which in laymens' terms, ARE HOT TO ANY OTHER CONNECTIONS. There is NO common ground like older systems and because of the power capabilities of the output ICs, you're basically "crowbarring" the system faster than the safeties can react. Say Goodnight Gracie...
Good luck, Bugman
Bugman here again. The troubleshooting procedures needed to go over the entire F61 issues would take 4 pages. Panasonic outlines the whole thing on their technician website, but is accessable only to us factory guys. Just having schematics doesn't help an awful lot. Easiest checks are :
1 - DC on ANY speaker output (over .3VDC) before it goes into shutdown. In that case, the output IC is shorted and the part is about $111 from both Panasonic and Tritronics last time I saw.
2 - Either fan is running too slow or not spinning at all. They're not designed to be taken apart, but it's possible to carefully disassemble and hit the journal bearings with turbine oil - should hold you over until it can be replaced.
3 - You have DC power problems and screwed - take it to an AUTHORIZED center. The thing's a ***** to take apart and power up safely, let alone track all the power issues and safety loops. It's not something you can figure out sitting at the dinner table with a cup of coffee...
Bugman Mark
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I got the F61 error and just tapped the side and for now it went away and the system is back to normal. Lets see how long this last. I also ejected the disc holder and spun it a few times.
The rear cooling fan PN 5010L125 is not turning. The fan has an output to tell the circuit board that it works.
Need reply ic rsn704d65-p
Does anyone know where I can purchase a fan for this thing? My F61 code is due to the fan and I'm going to try and replace it myself - if I can find the part.
Fan is available for sale avsystemparts com
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These units are failing thick and fast now and the parts are hard to come by except from other failed units which is always risky. My advice is that if sound has failed on any one speaker output and some simple cleaning of the fan or replacing it with a computer fan does not fix the problem, then it is time to buy a new Home Theatre System. I am the last person to ever want to consign things to the tip.........but even WE have to go there some day eh?
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I get this error usually once during a movie. Sometimes it is 10 minutes into it, sometimes it is an hour, and the only thing I have ever been able to do to get it to work, is to unplug the black power cord from the unit, for 20 seconds, and then reconnect it, and it usually works for the remainder of the movie. Would like to see a better fix, however!!
In my case it was a coolong fan was stuck. i helped it with a finger unit started working. But got to replase fan anyway, it was not turning freely
Well,i am working in this set...output digital IC RSN704D65 was replaced,after checking for leaky shorted comp.in entire board.
unit on display appear F61 again.
I have a similar schematic.. i'll post for my results.
Hect7369.
SOURCE: Panasonic SA-HT740
The F61 fault means the fan needs to be replaced. My system had the same problem and the fan was making a terrible noise. I had this repaired and the system is as good as new. Although I have the SA-HT995 system, it sounds like the same fault.
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I have the same problem. I belive it needs a new power supply. Can anyone help?
I have the same problem. Could you please post your fix it steps and the results?
I have the same problem. If I turn "ON" the Panasonic DVD Player, the F61 code will show on the screen then shut-off again.
i have the same problem and i don't wanna spend $80.00 for ic rsn704d65, for i am not sure if it solves the problem! i am still looking for the short in the circuit. please, any solution!?
When I turn on the unit, the "F61" appears on the screen, then the unit shuts down. The unit is less than two years old. Hope you can come up with a solution. Seems like others are having the same problem. This might be something Panasonic might want to fix.....
HI EVERYONE!! I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS, BECAUSE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING INSANE ABOUT MY SYSTEM. I JUST OPENED MINE UP ACOUPLE WEEKS AGO, IT ACTUALLY SAT IN THE BOX FOR AWHILE, BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE, BUT JUST MOVED IN MY APT. IT HAS WORKED VERY WELL, BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN I GOT THIS ERROR MESSAGE "F61"....THE SYSTEM TURNS RIGHT OFF!!! I AM SOOO ANGRY, I PAID $300 FOR THIS AND IT DOES NOT WORK. PANASONIC EXPECTS ME TO TRAVEL 50 SOMEWHAT MILES TO GET THIS FIXED!! YEAH RIGHT!....I HONESTLY THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, I AM SO GLAD TO SEE OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE, I THOUGHT I WAS GOING CRAZY FOR THERE A MIN!!.....DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, GET OUR MONEY BACK AND GO WITH ANOTHER BRAND??!!! I CAN NOT WATCH TV AT ALL AT HOME, I HAVE NO CABLE OR NOTHING!! SO MAD.....PLEASE POST OPIONIONS OR SOLUTIONS TO THIS CRAPPY SURROUND SYSTEM!!
power on f61 appears
same problem turn on and f61 appears they do need to recall
i have the same problem, bugman u never explained any kind of repair in your blog. Is it possible to fix if you've blown the amp etc. from wiring wrong?
My system dose nothing. one day when i tried to turn it on nothing, no display nothing. I checked the fuse inside and it was good.
any idea's.
Panasonic SC-HT740, turn on display F61 and then shut off.
Hi Mr. Bugman Mark
Can you help me to lookup the value of these Cap and Resistor of the Pana HT740, (turn on display F61 and shut off)
R5041 and R5042 (surface mount burn out, 20M?)
C5025 (electrolytic, burn out can not read value)
C5002 (electrolytic, 16V, 100uF, 85C)
Thanks in advance
Minh99ng NJ.
Panasonic SC-HT740 turn on display F61 and shut off.
Hi Mr. Bugman Mark, I appreciate if you could lookup for me the value of the Cap and Resistor of the Pana HT740.
R5041 and R5042 (surface mount, burn out 20MOhm???)
C5025 (electrolytic burn out can not read value0
C5002 (electrolytic 16V 100uf 85C ???) Thanks in advance Minh NJ
I've had my system a little over a year and I get the F61 error also. Right before I got the error, it started making noises.....I figured it was the fan. Does anybody know where I can buy a replacement fan?
I was having the same promem f61 error. I took the cover off and spun the rear fan. Unit is working fine now. I guess it was stuck.
f61 error code can be output IC
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