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Nakamichi NA1550 DVD receiver

Item # 291NA1550

If you want to ramp up the style in your dash, Nakamichi's NA1550 DVD receiver adds video and touchscreen...

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If you want to ramp up the style in your dash, Nakamichi's NA1550 DVD receiver adds video and touchscreen...

Item # 291NA1550

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About the Nakamichi NA1550

Ken Nail

Video for your car

If you want to ramp up the style in your dash, Nakamichi's NA1550 DVD receiver adds video and touchscreen controls to your car at a pretty impressive price point. You'll enjoy DVDs or other video content on the 6.2" display when you're parked, or you can install a pair of rear-seat screens to entertain your passengers during long road trips. With built-in Bluetooth®, you'll be able to take calls hands-free, as well as stream audio from your smartphone or other device.

Video for your car

If you want to ramp up the style in your dash, Nakamichi's NA1550 DVD receiver adds video and touchscreen controls to your car at a pretty impressive price point. You'll enjoy DVDs or other video content on the 6.2" display when you're parked, or you can install a pair of rear-seat screens to entertain your passengers during long road trips. With built-in Bluetooth®, you'll be able to take calls hands-free, as well as stream audio from your smartphone or other device.

Smartphone connectivity

With Nakamichi's Mirror Phone Box (sold separately) and the appropriate cables, you can check out whatever's on your smartphone's screen larger than life on the Nakamichi's display. You can listen to your stored music along with apps like Pandora and iHeartRadio, plus view maps and hear voice commands from navigation apps. With compatible Android phones, you can even use the Nakamichi's touchscreen controls to control the entertainment coming from the phone.

Music media of your choice

Nakamichi has ensured you'll have plenty of options for listening when you're on the road. Beyond the RDS-equipped AM/FM tuner, the NA1550 offers playback of your favorite music discs, including CDs and DVDs you've burned with MP3 or WMA files. And you can plug in and control your iPod® or iPhone®, plus flash media, including USB thumb drives and SD/SDHC cards. You'll find an aux input batting cleanup, so you can plug in almost any kind of device with a line-out or headphone output.

Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.

iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.

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Product highlights:

    General Features:
    • DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
    • built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
    • 6.2" touchscreen display
    • built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
    • integrated Bluetooth mic (optional external mic available)
    • fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
    • remote control
    Smartphone Features (see Details for info on compatibility with specific smartphones and apps):
    • built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
    • Mirror Phone connectivity and control for select Android and iOS devices with Nakamichi MB-1 Mirror Phone Box (not included)
    Audio/video Features:
    • plays CDs, DVDs, USB memory devices, and SD/SDHC cards (see Details for full capabilities)
    • 3-band equalizer with 6 preset tone curves
    • low-pass filter and subwoofer controls
    Expandability:
    • inputs: front USB input, front auxiliary input, rear A/V input, rear-view camera input, SD/SDHC card slot
    • outputs: two video outputs, 5-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, mono subwoofer)
    Other Information:
    • warranty: 1 year
    • MFR # NA1550

    What's in the box:

    • Multimedia receiver (15A)
    • Trim-ring
    • Power/ground harness
    • Speaker harness
    • Remote control (CR2025V battery installed)
    • Four M5 x 8mm screws
    • Rear-support stud
    • Rubber boot
    • User Manual

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    Features & specs

    Expandability
    AUX Input Front
    Audio/video Input Compostie (r)
    USB Input Front
    USB Port Power ---
    Backup Camera Input Yes
    Second Camera Input No
    CarPlay No
    Android Auto No
    Siri Control No
    Alexa Voice Control
    Android Control Yes
    Memory Card Slot USB, SD/SDHC
    Bluetooth Compatible Built-in
    Satellite Radio Ready No
    HD Radio No
    Navigation No
    iPod Compatibility
    Full size No
    Nano No
    Touch 5/4/
    iPhone 5S/5C/5/4S/4
    General
    RMS Power (CTA-2006) N/A
    RMS Power (Manufacturer) ---
    Peak Output 50 watts
    RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
    Preamp Outputs 5-channel
    Sub Preamp Outputs Yes
    Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No
    Video Screen Yes
    Navigation App Compatible (iOS)
    Navigation App Compatible (Android)
    Preamp Voltage 2 volts
    Screen Size 6.2
    Screen Type Basic (Resistive)
    Display Color
    Key Button Color Red
    EQ Bands 3
    Wireless Remote Yes
    Steering Wheel Control Compatible No
    Parts Warranty 1 Year
    Labor Warranty 1 Year
    Tuner
    FM Sensitivity ---
    European Tuning Yes
    Seek/Scan Seek
    Radio Data System No
    File Playback
    Music File Playback MP3, WMA
    High-res Playback

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    Touchscreen Display
    Built-in Bluetooth
    Disc/SD/USB Playback
    iPhone/Android Integration (optional)
    Audio & Tuner Section
    AV Connections
    Remote Control

    Touchscreen Display

    6.2" Touchscreen Monitor: The Nakamichi multimedia receiver features a fixed 6.2" widescreen touchscreen LCD monitor. The screen has a resolution of 800 x RGB (x3) x 480 with 1,152,000 total pixels. This unit has touchscreen controls with interactive video graphics, making menu navigation easy.

    • Adjustable Brightness: You can adjust the brightness of the display from High, Low, or Off.
    • Clock/Calendar: The multimedia receiver offers a 12-/24-hour clock and month/date/year display. You can view the clock from any source screen, but not Menu screen. Or, you can select to view both the clock and month/date/year at the same time without any source information. The unit must be turned on to view clock and/or calendar.
    Note: In addition to the unit's LCD touchscreen controls, the NA1550 also features two 3-way rotary knobs and three push-buttons for Power, Menu, Source, Volume, and Eject functions.

    Parking Brake Detection: To prevent the display of video while the vehicle is in motion, the pink wire (attached to rear-chassis) must be connected to the vehicle's parking brake detection circuit. You cannot view video unless your vehicle's parking brake is fully engaged. If you attempt to view video without the parking brake engaged, the unit's LCD touchscreen will simply display this message - "Video Blocked! Engage Parking Brake To Enjoy Video!". While your vehicle is in motion (parking brake off), you can still view all of the head unit's menu screens/settings, source information, and song/artist info.

    Modified Fit: The Nakamichi NA1550's front-panel design causes it to interfere with standard Double-DIN dash kits. You will have to modify the kit's opening and sometimes your vehicle's dash opening to accommodate this head unit. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify fit with your vehicle.

    Built-in Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Technology: The Nakamichi NA1550 multimedia receiver is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (2.0+EDR) allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:

    • Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile)
    • Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
    Note: All Bluetooth features are functional with or without the vehicle's parking brake engaged.
    Pairing: Initially, you will need to pair your Bluetooth-enabled device with the Nakamichi NA1550 multimedia receiver. Only one device can be paired at a time.
    Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Nakamichi NA1550.

    Hands-Free Communication (w/ Integrated Mic): The Nakamichi NA1550 allows for wireless communication between the head unit and your Bluetooth-enabled iPhone, Android smartphone, or other Bluetooth compatible mobile phone. You'll be able to answer incoming calls, as well as dial outgoing calls. You can transfer the voice from your vehicle speakers to your mobile phone during a call for more privacy.

    • Answer/End Incoming Call: When there is an incoming call, the current audio source is muted and a ring tone is played via the loudspeakers of the car sound system. The head unit's display will indicate the phone number or display "Phone In" if there is no phone number. You can answer the incoming call from the head unit's front-panel controls or set the unit to automatically answer an incoming call. You'll be able to speak into the head unit's integrated front-panel mic during your phone conversation, while the other party is heard through your vehicle's speakers.
    • Dialing Outgoing Call: You can make a call using the Nakamichi multimedia receiver's touchscreen controls. Outgoing calls can be made be entering telephone numbers (0-9, *, #) directly via the head unit's touchscreen. All other dialing functions (like phone number, phone book, voice, etc) will have to be done from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone first and then transferred to the head unit.
    Note: The Nakamichi multimedia receiver also features a 3.5mm microphone input for adding an external mic (291BTMIC1, sold separately) with better clarity.

    Wireless Audio Streaming: The Nakamichi NA1550 allows you to wirelessly play back stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices using a Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP connection. You can control basic playback functions of your music on your Bluetooth-enabled device from the NA1550's front-panel. Playback functions include Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track.

    Note: This unit does not display song/artist information from Bluetooth audio devices, instead it will display your Bluetooth device's "nickname".
    Disc/SD/USB Playback

    Disc Compatibility: The Nakamichi NA1550 has a front-loading disc-slot to make loading your disc easier. The NA1550 supports playback of DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, and CD-R/RW discs. The unit supports MPEG1/MPEG2 video files and MP3/WMA music files recorded on DVD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and CD-R/RW discs.

    Note: This unit will not playback store bought movies on DVD. It only plays back recordable DVD discs of home movies.

    SD Card Slot: The NA1550 multimedia receiver features a front-panel SD-card slot located behind flip-out cover. The SD-card slot supports SD and SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB) with MP3/WMA music files and MPEG1/MPEG2 video files.

    Front-Panel USB Port: The Nakamichi NA1550 features a front panel USB (type-A) port that is hidden behind a flip-out cover. The USB port enables connection and control of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives. The unit supports playback & control of MP3/WMA music files and MPEG1/MPEG2 video files loaded onto a compatible USB MSC device. USB portable devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the multimedia receiver's USB port (max. 0.5A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.

    Note: The multimedia receiver's USB port does not support the Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad.

    File Compatibility: The Nakamichi 1550 supports the following types of audio and video files recorded onto a disc, SD/SDHC memory card, or a USB mass storage class device.

    Media Type Disc (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW) Flash (USB MSC, SD/SDHC)
    File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet FAT 16/32
    Playable File Types Audio MP3: bit rate of 32-320 kbps; sampling frequencies of 8-48kHz
    WMA: bit rate of 32-320 kbps; sampling frequencies of 32, 44.1, and 48kHz
    Video MPEG1, MPEG2
    Tags ID3 tag (v1.0 or later), WMA tag

    Playback & Search Functions: You are able to search the audio and video tracks of music and movie folders stored on a disc, SD-card, or USB device. You can also fast forward or rewind through a track, and skip to the next or previous track. In addition, you can activate repeat (file/folder/all) and random (folder/all) playback functions.

    Off Insert/Eject + Auto Reload: A disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. If the ejected disc is not removed within 10 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust.

    iPhone/Android Integration (optional)

    Optional Mirror Phone Box: Nakamichi's Mirror Phone Box (MB1, sold separately) can be used to connect select Android (4.0+) and Apple iOS (6.0+) devices for mirroring and audio/video playback through the NA1550 multimedia receiver. You can listen to stored music and music apps (like Pandora/iHeartRadio), watch stored video and video apps (like Netflix/YouTube), as well as view maps and listen to navigation commands from navigation apps (like Google/Apple) on your smartphone through the NA1550.

    • Android OS Connectivity: The Mirror Phone Box includes a MHL 11-pin cable and a MHL 5-pin cable for compatible Android (4.0+) smartphones. The cable gets plugged into your compatible Android smartphone and the MHL port on the Mirror Phone Box; this connection also requires that the Android smartphone be paired with the multimedia receiver via Bluetooth. This one cable provides audio/video playback and charging of your Android device, while the Bluetooth connection provides control (via CarMirror app).
    • Apple iOS Connectivity: If you have an iPhone 5 or newer with the Lightning connector, you will need Apple's Lightning Digital AV adapter and Lightning-to-USB cable; if you have an older 30-pin iPhone 4/4S, you'll need a 30-pin digital AV adapter and the 30-pin dock cable (all sold separately). In addition, for both types of iPhones, you will need a a mobile-grade HDMI cable (sold separately). The HDMI cable plugs into the Mirror Phone Box's HDMI input for audio/video playback, while the Apple device's USB-connector cable plugs into the head unit's front-panel USB port for charging.
    Note: The parking brake is not required when using the Mirror Phone Box to "mirror" your iPhone or Android smartphone. " Mirror" is not always done in full-screen. Click here for a list of compatible Apple iOS and Android smartphones.

    CarMirror App: By also downloading the free GooglePlay CarMirror app onto your compatible Android smartphone, you can control your smartphone by the Nakamichi multimedia receiver's touchscreen monitor (including pinch-to-zoom and swipe functions). You'll be able to select from stored music and video files on your smartphone, choose from various downloaded music and movie applications, and enter destinations from downloaded navigation apps; all from the NA1550's touchscreen (parking brake not required). You'll also be able to control all of your Android device's phone functions from the head unit's touchscreen, including Phonebook and Recent Contacts.

    Note: Apple iOS devices do not support this application and cannot be controlled from the head unit, so you will have to continue to control your Apple device from its own touchscreen.

    Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The Nakamichi NA1550 is compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone/iPad model features via the MB1 Mirror Phone box (sold separately) or Bluetooth; as of 7/23/2014:

    Apple Device Generation Tested Version Connector Type Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge
    Mirror Phone Box USB Bluetooth Audio Video Phone Head Unit iPod/iPhone Album Art Artist/Song Text Track Info
    iPhone 2G 3.1.3 N N Y N N Y Y Y N N N Y
    3G 4.2.1 N N Y Y N Y Y Y N N N Y
    3GS 5.1.1 N N Y Y N Y Y Y N N N Y
    4 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
    4S 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
    5 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
    5C 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
    5S 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
    touch
    2nd 4.2.1 N N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y
    3rd 5.1.1 N N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y
    4th 6.1.2 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y
    5th 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y
    nano
    7th 1.02 PC N N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y
    iPad 1 5.1.1 N N Y Y N N Y Y N N N N
    2 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N
    3 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N
    4 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N
    mini 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N
    air 7.1.2 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N
    Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.
    Audio & Tuner Section

    22W x 4Ch Amplifier:  The Nakamichi NA1550 multimedia receiver is equipped with a 22 watt RMS x 4 channel amplifier (40 watts Peak x 4 channels).

    2V/5Ch Preamp Outputs + Sub Control: The Nakamichi is equipped with five 2.0-volt preamp outputs (Front/Rear/mono-Sub). The front and rear channels are fading, while the subwoofer output is non-fading with an adjustable low-pass crossover filter (Off/80/120/160Hz) and separate level control (+/-12).

    3-Band EQ w/ Presets:  There are six sound presets (Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Vocal, and User) that allow you to easily recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. For further adjustment, the in-dash multimedia receiver features a built-in 3-Band EQ for manual adjustment of Treble, Midrange, and Bass (-15 to +15db).

    Bass Boost: The head unit employs DBSS and XBass to dynamically boost bass sound safely at any volume level.

    AM/FM Tuner: The Nakamichi NA1550 is equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner offering manual, seek, & preset tuning. The built-in tuner provides 3 FM banks and 2 AM banks. You can store 6 radio stations in each bank, giving you 18 FM and 12 AM preset stations. Stations can be preset manually or automatically. To receive more radio stations or only stations with strong signals, you can adjust the radio sensitivity (Local Seek feature).

    Note: You can set the built-in AM/FM tuner between US standard and European tuning spacing.
    AV Connections

    Dual Inputs: The Nakamichi NA1550 is equipped with two input terminals on the front and rear of the unit to enable enjoyment of content from external connected sources. The rear composite video/stereo RCA inputs are ideal for permanent audio/video installations, while the front minijack input will come in handy for quick connection of a portable audio source.

    Dual Video Outputs: The NA1550 is equipped with two composite video outputs for connecting a rear monitor (sold separately). The same source  will be displayed on the rear monitor's screen as displayed on the head unit's touchscreen monitor.

    Rear View Camera Input: The Camera Input consists of a Composite video RCA jack for connecting an optional rear view camera (sold separately) in order to display the area behind your vehicle on the head unit's touchscreen. When an optional rearview camera is connected to this unit, the rear view image is displayed on the screen when your vehicle is placed in reverse gear (purple wire attached to rear-chassis must be connected to reverse light wire of vehicle). Automatic video switching takes approximately 1.0 seconds. Audio from your music source will continue playing, while the back-up camera is displayed.

    Remote Control

    IR Remote: The Nakamichi NA1550 comes supplied with an 22-button IR remote control for wireless operation of the multimedia receiver. The remote provides Power, Volume, Mute, Source, Audio, and Playback controls. The remote operates off of a single CR2025 Lithium cell 3V battery (already installed).

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