Slovakian Broadcaster TV Markíza chooses Leyard TVF solution for ultimate broadcast flexibility

Independent Slovakian Broadcast company, TV Markíza, is a popular TV broadcaster. It has recently installed a Leyard TVF video wall in the News studio and Leyard CarbonLight CLI and CLI Flex screens in The Morning Show studio, just in time for a packed summer of news and sports. The fine pitch LED displays add functionality and flexibility to the 24 hour, multi-use studios, allowing TV Markíza to switch effortlessly between news, weather or morning chat show layouts.

Leyard’s association with the broadcaster dates back to 2017, when three Leyard TVH series video walls were installed for the News studio. Leyard was then chosen as the supplier for the studio’s 2019 expansion, but the project was delayed due to the pandemic, with the installation of the Good Morning studio completing at the end of 2020.

Talks about the renovation of the News studio began in September 2022. Based on their long-term cooperation, TV Markíza once again approached Leyard to work with the architect on a solution.

“Another factor was that Leyard's European manufacturing facility and head office is in Slovakia. This gives us the flexibility of local support and no language barrier. It’s a massive benefit.”

Jaroslav Holota
Architect

The locality of Leyard’s manufacturing facility ensures the highest possible quality standards, and also meant that cost effective testing was simple to facilitate. This proved to be an invaluable asset, allowing the TV Markíza team to feel comfortable with the Leyard TVF Series before installation.

“The project was originally planned for completion later this year, but with two elections and other events in the pipeline, they brought it forward,” notes Holota. “The installation of the new TVF wall was completed last summer, to coincide with when the studio was less busy.”

TVF is the ideal solution for broadcast applications, thanks to its fine pixel pitch, front serviceability and creative, stackable design that eliminates cabinet-to-cabinet cabling. Easy front access also reduces the space required for the screens , while the low heat output ensures a comfortable working environment for presenters and guests.

On camera, the Leyard TVF Series performs extremely well, thanks to low latency coupled with high refresh rates across the range. The redundant power supply and back-up control systems, means TVF modules are a perfect fit for content critical, live broadcasts.

The gentle curve of the wall in the News studio is possible thanks to the stackable frame design of the modules, providing a perfect backdrop for a variety of programmes.

The concept was designed by Architect Jaroslav Holota and was successfully realised with support from Leyard Europe, thanks to the effective communication of all parties.

The modernised studios enable TV Markíza to provide a rich programme of news and journalism. The screens brightness is significantly improved as is their appearance on camera, and will continue to keep TV Markíza at the height of broadcast excellence.