diff --git a/core/defaultopts.c b/core/defaultopts.c
index 44ec8f1978..b5bac128dd 100644
--- a/core/defaultopts.c
+++ b/core/defaultopts.c
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ void set_default_mplayer_options(struct MPOpts *opts)
         .stream_cache_pause = 10.0,
         .chapterrange = {-1, -1},
         .edition_id = -1,
+        .default_max_pts_correction = -1,
         .user_correct_pts = -1,
         .initial_audio_sync = 1,
         .term_osd = 2,