By switching power to TV; a compatible Panasonic - Viera linked unit; I get a "Hello" message on Recorder followed by messages "U61" and "Self check did not complete. 1. Press OK. Then the unit opens the disc tray and turns to standby. 2. Press power to restart."

I carry out the instruction, but this last message still appears and the whole sequence, as described above, keeps on repeating itself each time. The unit will not respond to any other pressed function.

I should be grateful if anyone, familiar with the Recorder model in question, is able to help and assist in correcting the malfunction described. Many thanks.

William in Hampshire, February 2010

Thank you Paul for your message. Meanwhile, following advice from Panasonic to take it back to the dealer, the latter offered to replace it with a new unit - which I now have. Hopefully, the ram drive fault you indicated will not re-surface itself with the new unit!!!

William in Hampshire, February 2010

Sorry to give bad news but it's the ram drive at fault £ 200 give or take for the repair

paul, February 2010