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Nakamichi NA87 Digital media receiver (does not play CDs)

Item # 291NA87

Done with discs? Nakamichi's NA87 digital media receiver offers built-in Bluetooth® technology, an AUX in jack,...

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About the Nakamichi NA87

Jon Paul

Get digi with it

Done with discs? Nakamichi's NA87 digital media receiver offers built-in Bluetooth® technology, an AUX in jack, and both USB and SD card inputs, you can enjoy your entire digital library while you're on the road. Or, if you're feeling old-school, you can still check out the news or a ballgame on AM/FM radio.

Get digi with it

Done with discs? Nakamichi's NA87 digital media receiver offers built-in Bluetooth® technology, an AUX in jack, and both USB and SD card inputs, you can enjoy your entire digital library while you're on the road. Or, if you're feeling old-school, you can still check out the news or a ballgame on AM/FM radio.

Convenient built-in Bluetooth

The NA87 features built-in Bluetooth, so you can enjoy hands-free calling and wireless music streaming while you drive. The built-in microphone picks up your end of the conversation, and you'll hear your caller through your vehicle's speakers.

Nakamichi NA87

Enjoy your digital music, plus hands-free calling

A great starting point for your system

With no CD player to worry about, the NA87 offers a lot of performance in a compact package. A 3-band parametric equalizer lets you adjust the sound to suit your tastes, while the RCA preamp and subwoofer outputs will come in handy when you want to expand your system.

This digital media receiver will not play CDs. If you want to play CDs in your vehicle,we offer a wide selection of CD receivers

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.

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Product highlights:

    General Features:
    • digital media receiver with AM/FM tuner (does not play CDs)
    • built-in amplifier (20 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
    • built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calls and music streaming
    • plays MP3, WMA, and WAV music files
    • shallow chassis fits in a variety of applications
    • detachable face with single-line display
    • remote control
    • 3-band parametric equalizer
    Other Features and Specs:
    • inputs: front USB port, front auxiliary input, SD card slot
    • outputs: 3-channel preamp outputs (1.5-volt front/rear, 3-volt mono sub)
    • warranty: 1 year
    • MFR # NA87

    What's in the box:

    • Digital media receiver (15A fuse)
    • Face (inside face-case)
    • Sleeve (installed)
    • Trim-ring (attached)
    • Power/ground harness
    • Speaker harness
    • Remote control
    • CR2025 3V battery
    • 2 Radio removal tools
    • Face-case
    • Instruction Manual

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    Features & specs

    Expandability
    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 N/A
    Nano N/A
    Touch N/A
    iPhone N/A
    General
    RMS Power (CTA-2006) N/A
    RMS Power (Manufacturer) ---
    Peak Output 50 watts
    RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
    Preamp Outputs 3-channel
    Sub Preamp Outputs Yes
    Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No
    Video Screen No
    Navigation App Compatible (iOS)
    Navigation App Compatible (Android)
    Preamp Voltage 1.5 volts
    Screen Size ---
    Screen Type ---
    Display Color Bluish white
    Key Button Color Red
    EQ Bands None
    Wireless Remote Yes
    Steering Wheel Control Compatible No
    Parts Warranty 1 Year
    Labor Warranty 1 Year
    Tuner
    FM Sensitivity 8 dBf
    European Tuning Yes
    Seek/Scan Seek
    Radio Data System No
    File Playback
    Music File Playback MP3, WMA
    High-res Playback N

    Product Research

    USB + SD + AUX
    Built-in Bluetooth
    Audio & Tuner Section
    Display & Remote Features

    USB + SD + AUX

    Front-Panel USB Port: The Nakamichi NA87 features a front panel USB (type-A) port that is hidden behind a flip-up 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 receiver's USB port (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.

    Note: Not compatible with Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad or newer Android (Honeycomb/Ice Cream Sandwich/Jelly Bean/KitKat) devices.

    SD Card Slot: The Nakamichi NA87 features a front-panel SD-card slot which is hidden behind the unit's detachable front-panel. The head unit's face will need to be detached in order to insert or eject an SD/SDHC memory card. The NA87 supports playback of MP3/WMA music files loaded onto SD and SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB).

    MP3/WMA Playback: The Nakamichi receiver supports the following types of MP3 and WMA music files recorded onto loaded onto a USB mass storage class device or SD/SDHC memory card.

    Media Type USB Storage Device (MSC) and SD/SDHC Memory Cards
    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 USB device or SD/SDHC memory card. 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.

    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. 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.

    Built-in Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Technology: The Nakamichi NA87 receiver is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (version 2.0) 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: 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 NA87.

    Hands-Free Communication (w/ Integrated Mic): The Nakamichi NA87 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 NA87 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. This unit will also display song/artist information from your paired Bluetooth audio device.

    Audio & Tuner Section

    22W x 4Ch Amplifier: The Nakamichi NA87 is equipped with a 22 watt RMS x 4 channel amplifier (50 watts Peak x 4 channels).

    3Ch/1.5V Pre-Outs: The NA87 is fitted with a 1.5V stereo rear pre-out and a 1.5V mono sub pre-out. The rear pre-out is fading, while the sub pre-out is non-fading. Both pre-outs are full-range.

    Tone Control: The head unit allows you to manually adjust Bass & Treble from -7 to +7.

    Bass Boost: The head unit employs DBSS and XBass to dynamically boost bass sound for low volume and high volume playback.

    Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation.

    AM/FM Tuner: The Nakamichi NA87 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.
    Display & Remote Features

    Detachable Face Plate: The NA87 features a detachable face to deter theft and includes a hard-plastic face case. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit.

    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 only displayed when activated; it is not displayed at the same time as song/artist, station, and track information.

    IR Remote: The Nakamichi NA87 comes supplied with an 8-button IR remote control for wireless operation of the 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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    Customer Q&A

    3 questions already asked

    Q
    Will this head unit play FLAC files from SD?
    lee  Jul 21, 2015
    2 answers
    A
    No. I could not get it to play.
    paul  Aug 06, 2015
    A
    If you cant find the info to say that it does, it probably doesnt. This is a unit I do not suggest using. spend $10 or $15 dollars more and buy a pioneer or other compatibly priced unit.
    robert  Jul 21, 2015
    Q
    will this unit charge my smart phone?
    terry  Feb 19, 2015
    9 answers
    A
    I am pretty sure it provides charging while attached
    dennis  Mar 23, 2015
    A
    Yes. (At least it charges mine. HTC One Android.)
    alessandro  Feb 22, 2015
    A
    I own an iPhone 5 and it charges it.
    felix  Feb 20, 2015
    A
    Yes
    danny s  Feb 19, 2015
    A
    It will charge it and that Is it. You cannot play any songs or connect to Pandora with your smart phone on this usb port.
    robert  Feb 19, 2015
    A
    Yes. The USB port also doubles as a charger when not transmitting data.
    daniel  Feb 19, 2015
    A
    To adapt to your vehicle
    gerry  Feb 19, 2015
    A
    I don't use it for that so i cannot give you an answer
    gerry  Feb 19, 2015
    A
    Yes, it will through the usb port. Just plug in your cable.
    miguel  Feb 19, 2015

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