The FCC Thursday issued 11 fines related to the DTV transition designed, it said, to protect consumers from unknowingly buying televisions that will not allow them “to enjoy the full benefits of the digital transition.” The actions, it added “demonstrate the commission's commitment to strong enforcement in promoting the successful transition to digital television.”

Specifically, it issued:

Seven fines for violations of its DTV labeling requirements. These requirements protect consumers from unknowingly purchasing television receivers incapable of receiving over-the-air digital programming. They went to:

Sears, Roebuck, K-Mart—$1,096,000

Wal-Mart Stores/Sam's West—$992,000

Circuit City Stores—$712,000

Fry's Electronics—$384,000

Target Corp.—$296,000

Best Buy Co.—$280,000

CompUSA Inc.—$168,000

Two fines for digital tuner rule violations. Enforcement in this area, which restricts the importation and interstate shipment of analog-only televisions, helps protect consumers from purchasing televisions that cannot receive digital signals. They went to:

Syntax-Brillian—$1,266.100

Precor Inc.—$357,900 Two fines for violations of its V-chip rules. These rules ensure that consumers' television receivers are capable of adapting to changes in the content advisory rating system. They went to:

Polaroid Corp.—$775,000

Proview Technology Inc.—$300,000