About the Nakamichi NA788
Jukebox in your dash
Jukebox in your dash
Nakamichi's NA788 CD receiver combines easily accessible controls with lots of music options, including AM/FM radio, a CD player, a USB port, SD card slot, iPod® and iPhone® controls, and an auxiliary input. The NA788 also offers a detachable faceplate for theft-deterrence, an unusual feature for double-DIN (4" tall) CD receivers. And this radio's striking looks will bring a little elegance to your dash.
Any way you want it
You can plug in your thumb drive, iPod, or select Android™ smartphone to the front USB port. For even more digital music, an SD card slot is tucked behind the detachable faceplate. The NA788 receiver handles WMA and MP3 files on recordable CDs, USB drives, or on SD cards. This versatile Nakamichi also includes an aux input for portables and a second front USB port designed just for charging a USB device that needs some juice.
The AM/FM tuner includes the Radio Data System (RDS), so you can check out the station info on the receiver's big display.
Hands-free calls, music streaming
Bluetooth provides you hands-free calling convenience, plus a wireless connection to the songs stored on your compatible smartphone. A sensitive microphone built into the receiver's face picks up your end of the conversation. For convertibles and other noisy vehicles, Nakamichi also offers an external microphone (sold separately) which you can plug into the back of the receiver.
Sound quality to rock your ride
This Nakamichi's strong amp will impress you with its clean power, so turn it up if you want. You can use the 3-band equalizer for precise adjustment of the highs, mids, and lows, while eight EQ presets allow quick shifts to a tone curve that matches your music. The Listening Position function tailors the speaker balance for the best output for your location in the vehicle.
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.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- CD receiver with AM/FM RDS tuner
- built-in amplifier (24 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- detachable faceplate with variable color display
- double-DIN (4" tall) chassis
- built-in iPod/iPhone control
- wireless remote control
Audio Features:
- 3-band equalizer with 8 preset curves
- low-pass filter and level control (sub preamp output)
- Listening Position control
- bass boost
Expandability:
- inputs: front panel auxiliary, SD card slot, and two USB inputs (one 1A USB port is for charging only)
- outputs: 5-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front and rear, plus 3-volt mono sub)
Other Info:
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # NA788
What's in the box:
Nakamichi NA788 owner's manual
- CD receiver (15A)
- Face (attached)
- Trim-ring
- Power/ground harness
- Speaker harness
- Remote control
- CR2025 3V battery
- Four M5 x 6mm screws
- Rear-support stud
- Rubber boot
- Instruction Manual
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
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 | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic/5Gen | |
Nano | 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 | |
Touch | 5/4/3/2/1 | |
iPhone | 5S/5C/5/4S4/3GS/3G/2G | |
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 | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 4 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | Variable | |
Key Button Color | Variable | |
EQ Bands | 3 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 15 dBf | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback |
Product Research
Built-in Bluetooth
iPod/SD/USB Playback
iPod/Aux Integration
Audio & Tuner Section
Display + Remote Features
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: The Nakamichi NA788 CD 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)
Hands-Free Communication (w/ Integrated Mic): The Nakamichi NA788 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 redial 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. 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 easily redial the last number called from the head unit's front-panel controls. 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.
Wireless Audio Streaming: The Nakamichi NA788 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 NA788's front-panel. Playback functions include Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track.
Disc/SD/USB Playback
Disc Compatibility: The Nakamichi NA788 CD receiver features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs.
SD Card Slot: The NA788 CD receiver features an SD-card slot located behind its detachable front-panel. The SD-card slot supports SD and SDHC memory cards with MP3/WMA music files. The unit's face-plate must be detached to insert or eject an SD/SDHC memory card.
Front-Panel USB Port: The Nakamichi NA788 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 loaded onto a compatible USB MSC device. USB portable devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (max. 0.5A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
MP3/WMA Playback: The Nakamichi CD receiver supports the following types of MP3 and WMA music files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.
Media Type | Disc: CD-R/RW | Flash: USB MSC, SD/SDHC |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 | FAT 16/32 |
Playable File Types | 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 | |
Tags | ID3 tag (v1.0 or later), WMA tag |
Playback & Search Functions: You are able to search the music tracks of music 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.
iPod/Aux Integration
iPod/iPhone Direct Connection: The Nakamichi NA788's front-panel USB port can be used to connect your iPod/iPhone to the head unit, via the able which comes with your iPod/iPhone. The NA788 supports audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of your compatible 30-pin or Lightning-connector iPod/iPhone.
- Music Playback: The Nakamichi head unit supports audio playback of stored music and music apps on your iPod or iPhone. The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A converter.
- iPod Control: You can use the head unit's front-panel controls to search your iPod/iPhone's stored music library by Artist, Album, Playlist, or Genre. You also playback functions, like Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track for stored music and music apps. Apple devices w/ iOS 6.0+ will stay unlocked, so you can access music apps. Other iPod/iPhone device's clickwheel or touchscreen will be locked during connection.
- Song/Artist Display: The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music and music app file information; including Track number, Elapsed playing time, Song title, Artist name, and Album title.
- Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 0.5A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position (if your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it).
Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The Nakamichi NA788 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 7/22/2014):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Bluetooth | Charge | ||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Artist/Song Text | Track Info | Phone | Audio | ||||
iPhone | 2G | 3.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4 | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4S | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5 | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5C | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5S | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | 1st | 2.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
4th | 6.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
5th | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
nano | 1st | 1.3.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
2nd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
6th | 1.2 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
7th | 1.02 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
video | 5th | 1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
2 | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
3 | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
4 | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
mini | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
air | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
Aux Input: A front-panel stereo minijack is provided to allow the connection of almost any portable audio source with a 3.5mm headphone output (great for those non-Apple devices). Simply connect your portable digital music player to the unit's front-panel auxiliary input, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system.
Audio & Tuner Section
22W x 4Ch Amplifier: The Nakamichi NA788 CD receiver is equipped with a 22 watt RMS x 4 channel amplifier (40 watts Peak x 4 channels).
5-Chanel Pre-Outs + Sub Control: The Nakamichi NA788 features a pair of fading front- and rear-channel pre-outs (4V), as well as a mono-subwoofer pre-out (3V). When the subwoofer pre-out is used, you are able to adjust its low pass crossover (80/120/160Hz) and gain level (0-12).
3-Band EQ w/ Presets: There are eight sound presets (Pop, Techno, Rock, Classic, Jazz, Vocal, User, and Off/Flat) that allow you to easily recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. For further adjustment, the in-dash CD receiver features a built-in 3-Band EQ for manual adjustment of Treble, Midrange, and Bass.
Bass Boost: The head unit employs DBSS and XBass to dynamically boost bass sound safely at any volume level.
Listening Position: This innovative "Listening Positioning" technology enables the driver or passengers to enjoy music with the best speaker balance and experience a more vivid spatial effect. Choose from Front All, Front Left, Front Right, or Zone Off.
Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation.
AM/FM Tuner: The Nakamichi NA788 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).
Display & Remote Features
Detachable Face Plate: The Nakamichi NA788 CD receiver features a detachable face to deter theft (no face case is included).
Variable Color Illumination: The NA250BTR features a variable color display & button illumination. You can choose from one of twelve preset colors, have the unit scan through all preset colors continuously, or customize your own color. The twelve preset colors include - White, Green 1/2/3, Amber, Pink 1/2, Purple 1/2, Blue 1/2, and Orange. You can customize your own color by adjusting Red, Green, and Blue from 0-32. The same color setting is applied to both the display and buttons.
- Adjustable Dimmer: You can adjust the brightness of the head unit's display between High or Low.
- 12/24-Hour Clock: The in-dash head unit offers a switchable 12- or 24-hour clock display. The clock is displayed along with song/artist, station, and track information.
- Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be turned On or Off within the menu.
2-DIN Chassis: The NA788 has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double-DIN"), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets. There is no mounting sleeve to Euro-mount the head unit. As always, please consult the Crutchfield Car Selector to verify fit with your vehicle.
IR Remote: The Nakamichi NA788 comes supplied with an 8-button IR remote control for wireless operation of the CD receiver. The remote provides Power, Volume, Mute, Source, Audio, and Playback controls. The remote operates off of a single CR2025 Lithium cell 3V battery.
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