TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Consumer products manufacturer Syntax-Brillian Corp. said Friday it will seek a review of a nearly $1.3 million fine for importing and shipping television receivers that are not compatible with next year's switch to digital television.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Federal Communications Commission reduced the fine from $2.9 initially imposed in May 2007. It also fined major retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Sears Holdings Corp. and Target Corp. for selling analog television receivers.

The FCC's investigation focused on mid-sized television models which Syntax said have been discontinued and replaced with Olevia LCD high-definition TVs, which carry digital tuners.

"Syntax-Brillian emphasizes that its Olevia LCD HDTVs are 100 percent digital and have been so for nearly two years," it said in a statement.

The company makes high-definition televisions, digital cameras and consumer electronics.

Congress ordered the switch to digital television to free up public airwaves for other uses, such as for police and fire departments. Digital television companies say the switch will lead to improved picture and sound for TV viewers.

The federal government is subsidizing the cost of buying a digital-analog converter box by offering $40 discount coupons to consumers with analog televisions.