About the Nakamichi NA87
Get digi with it
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.
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.
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 | ||
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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 | 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.
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 | |
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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 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)
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).
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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