diff --git a/src/mn_menu.c b/src/mn_menu.c
index 06a6b878..4dd0b26a 100644
--- a/src/mn_menu.c
+++ b/src/mn_menu.c
@@ -2164,7 +2164,7 @@ static boolean ShortcutResponder(const event_t *ev)
     {
         MN_StartControlPanel();
         currentMenu = &SoundDef;
-        itemOn = sfx_vol;
+        itemOn = currentMenu->lastOn;
         M_StartSound(sfx_swtchn);
         return true;
     }