Timing for L-cancel seems weird. Do I have input lag?

[axiom1]

I play Project M on an HD TV through a Denon receiver that takes composite cable input and outputs to HDMI. I suspect that this setup is creating some input lag, but I am not experienced enough to really know for sure.

I find that the timing for the L-cancel on a SHFFL'd Nair with Fox involves hitting L when Fox has fallen about halfway down from the peak of his jump. Hitting L when or just before he hits the ground is clearly too late.

Is this a result of input lag?

 

[HyperrCrow]

If it's not a CRT TV, it most likely lags.

 

[Saxophoneoftime]

^ That

I actually brought my CRT out from the closet a few days ago to practice Smash.

 

[Paradoxium]

Yea that's why they use projectors and TV tubes for tournaments. Although when I play on my HDTV it has a setting where it sacrifices quality but removes frame lag. My HDTV is slightly new so you should try fiddling around with the settings, or get a CRT TV. I have one that ill give you for free, you can come get it if you live in California.

 

[axiom1]

K, I'm going to mess around with the "Game Mode" setting on the TV.

What is the proper timing for an L-cancel? Right before he hits the ground?

 

[HyperrCrow]

Pretty much, but you won't L-cancel properly if the move ends before you touch the ground

 

[CyberZixx]

K, I'm going to mess around with the "Game Mode" setting on the TV.

What is the proper timing for an L-cancel? Right before he hits the ground?

Yes but it changes depending on the situation. Say if you hit the opponent or their shield. If you fastfall or not. I suggest practicing all those timings. Even with gamemode CRT is better. If you can get access to one I strongly suggest it.

 

[axiom1]

Hmm. I wish there was a good way to test input lag.

I can L-cancel no problem, it just seems like I have to press L a little early, but I could be wrong.

I wonder if getting component cables will solve the problem.

Man, since HDTV's are so prevalent now I wouldn't be surprised if some smaller tournies have input lag on their TVs.

 

[HyperrCrow]

I wonder if getting component cables will solve the problem.

Man, since HDTV's are so prevalent now I wouldn't be surprised if some smaller tournies have input lag on their TVs.

I play on am HDTV with component cables at home, that won't fix the issue at all.
As for tourneys, people usually bring their own setup (including CRT TV's), so I don't really ever see Smash being played on HDTV at tourneys unless they fix the lag issue.