--- src/libs/confscreens/driverconfig.cpp
+++ src/libs/confscreens/driverconfig.cpp
@@ -581,7 +581,7 @@
     if (curPlayer == NULL) {
 	return;
     }
-    if (curPlayer->transmission != HM_VAL_AUTO) {
+    if (strcmp(curPlayer->transmission,HM_VAL_AUTO)) {
 	curPlayer->transmission = HM_VAL_AUTO;
     } else {
 	curPlayer->transmission = HM_VAL_MANUAL;